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The Guinean audiovisual regulator ordered on Thursday the immediate ban of France 24, accusing the channel of having kept on air a term deemed offensive towards President Mamadi Doumbouya despite a formal notice. The High Authority for Communication (HAC) of Guinea ordered on Thursday the immediate prohibition of the broadcast of France 24 throughout the […]
Three loans signed with the BIDC will finance a new hospital in Siguiri, 84 kilometers of roads, and the Tinkisso 2 hydroelectric project. The investments are expected to expand access to specialized care and renewable electricity in Upper Guinea.
After losing 1-0 in the first leg in Algeria, the Guineans turned the tie around on Sunday in Conakry, securing their place with a 3-2 aggregate score over the two legs.
Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has arrived in Abidjan for a state visit aimed at strengthening relations with Ivory Coast and addressing bilateral issues.
The Guinean singer is set to perform at the Zénith Paris–La Villette this Friday, September 11, for a show scheduled from 8:00 pm to 10:50 pm.
Guinean singer Foudis Diallo is announced among the competing artists at the SICA Festival 2026, scheduled from 9 to 15 November in Cotonou, in the Afro Ethnic Music category.
Guinean students admitted to French institutions are denouncing, in a report published on Friday, August 21, 2026, by RFI, a requirement they attribute to Campus France Guinea: their accommodation certificate should be signed by a person of the same sex. According to their testimonies, this request blocks some candidates from getting the necessary appointment to […]
The Dixinn First Instance Court in Conakry sentenced activist and entrepreneur Abdourahmane Bella Bah to six months in prison on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with five months suspended, for insults and defamation committed using a computer system. The court also imposed a fine of 40 million Guinean francs and ordered the deletion of the Facebook […]
The African Football Confederation (CAF) has granted a provisional category 3 accreditation to the 28-September Stadium in Conakry. This decision is intended to allow Guinean teams and clubs to reconnect with their fans, after several years of playing matches abroad due to non-compliant infrastructure. Guinea had not hosted an international match since June 2022. In […]
Created by the Guinean state to take over a bauxite concession, Nimba Mining Company is diversifying into gold. Its subsidiary Nimba Mining Gold has formed a partnership with the Australian group Resolute Mining, already active in gold mining in Africa. In Guinea, the public company Nimba Mining Company (NMC) is looking to develop a mining […]
Guinea signed an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on August 10 for potential funding of $425 million. The program still needs to be approved by the institution’s board of directors, with the review expected in September. This agreement comes more than five years after the end of the previous program between Conakry and […]
Guinea and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) services have reached a preliminary agreement for a new economic and financial program supported by the Extended Fund Facility. The arrangement could mobilize about 425 million dollars, pending approval by the institution’s board of directors. This agreement comes as Conakry seeks to consolidate its macroeconomic balances while preparing […]
Bella Bah’s family has not heard from the Guinean activist since Saturday, August 8. His wife claims that he was forcibly taken away by men in uniform, while no authorities have confirmed his arrest or communicated on his place of detention. Bella Bah, known for his critical stance on social media, is said to have […]
Guinea has signed the mining convention with Nimba Mining Company, created after the withdrawal of the bauxite concession from GAC, a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium, in the Boké region. The text still needs to be ratified by Parliament before its official publication. The agreement, announced on Monday, August 3, 2026, by the Guinean presidency, […]
Guinea has officially requested from France the return of the skull of Bokar Biro Barry, the last almamy of Fouta-Djalon, as well as those of three of his relatives, his father, his brother, and his war chief. The request was submitted on July 27, as indicated by the Guinean Minister of Culture, Moussa Moïse Sylla, […]
In Gard, the construction site of a property attributed to Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya raises questions. In Les Mages, access to building permits related to the property is facing restrictions citing the security of the head of state, reigniting the debate on the transparency of urban planning documents. In Gard, the construction site of a […]
Guinea held a dual legislative and municipal election this Sunday marked by low turnout and the boycott of major historical opposition parties. Presented by the authorities as the final step towards a return to constitutional order after the 2021 coup d’état, these elections take place in a deeply diminished political landscape, following the dissolution of […]
Benin beat Liberia 1-0 this Friday in Turkey, as part of the March 2026 FIFA window. At the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco, Togo and Guinea finished with a 2-2 draw. The March 2026 FIFA window continued this Friday with several matches around the world. In Turkey, Benin faced Liberia in Antalya. A first test […]
On the occasion of the March international break, African national teams are lining up matches around the world, with several high-profile fixtures against European, South American and Asian nations, From South America to Asia via Europe, African national teams are preparing to experience an international break that will be particularly dense. On the program: prestigious […]
The Benin national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has named 25 players for the March friendlies against Palestine and Guinea, with the aim of fine-tuning his squad. In the run-up to the March 2026 FIFA Day starting next week, Gernot Rohr unveiled a list of 25 players. The Leopards will face Palestine on March 27 and […]
Less than two weeks before its friendly matches against Togo and Benin, Guinea’s national team coach Paulo Duarte has unveiled a 25-man squad. Serhou Guirassy, Ilaix Moriba and Yakhouba Gnagna Barry are among the names in this Sily National squad, determined to fine-tune its cohesion ahead of the upcoming fixtures. Guinea coach Paulo Duarte has […]
Driven by their post-AFCON momentum, Steve Mounié and his teammates rejoin the national team in March for two friendlies against Guinea and Palestine. The Leopards’ return to action is approaching. After a successful AFCON that rekindled enthusiasm around the national team, Steve Mounié and his partners regroup during the March FIFA window for two high-stakes […]
The provisional partial results of Guinea’s presidential election place Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya well ahead, according to the latest data published by the General Directorate of Elections. These results, made public on December 30, 2025, come from the first tallies transmitted by polling stations across the country.Emerging from the ongoing military transition since 2021, Mamadi Doumbouya […]
The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed FEGUIFOOT’s appeal, definitively confirming Tanzania’s presence at AFCON 2025 despite the jersey number irregularity denounced by Guinea. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFOOT), which was contesting Tanzania’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The appeal concerned an irregularity related […]
